Where can I find a parts cross reference for an 86 Honda?

Question

I have an 86 Honda Nighthawk 450 and need some parts. I can find parts on eBay and such but they're usually for earlier years. Where can I find a parts cross reference list (preferrably online) so I can see if a sidecover from an 82 will fit my 86, and things like that.

Answer 1

You could try the Power Sports Pro website.  They seem to have parts for almost everything, even older model bikes.

As with any motorcycle part, don't expect it to be cheap.

Answer 2

Hi mate,

The cb450sc nighthawk didnt change from 1982 when it was released untill 1986 when they stopped production.

The only changes where cosmetic, ie colour option.

They did change the clocks in 1983 to 105mph versions along with different cast wheels.

But all parts fit all models.

Also for a bit of useless info, no bikes were produced in 1984 as honda over produced in 1983. So all 1984 registed ones were already a year old

1982- In its debut year, the CB450SC came in two colors; Candy Wineberry Red, and Cosmo Black Metallic. The Wing tank emblem was gold. The gas tank and side cover stripe was chrome. The front fender was chrome. It came with an 85 mph speedometer. The wheels were highlighted black Comstars. Read the article below for a description of the engine, and the rest of the machine.

1983- Only cosmetic changes in 1983. The Cosmo Black metallic was dropped, and a regular Black replaced it. On the Red machines, the striping was black, and the Black machines were adorned with gray striping. The Comstar wheels were replaced with a slightly different Cast Alloy wheel. The speedometer was upped to 105 mph.

1984-There were no 450 Nighthawks in the 1984 model year. Honda does that sometimes. Just spend the year clearing out models from the previous years.

1985- 2 Nighthawk 450 models were produced in 1985. The regular CB450SC, and the "enviro-n**i" model, the CB450SCL (California only). Two striking new color schemes were introduced; Candy Empire Blue, with light blue pinstripes, and Candy Andromeda Red, with red pinstripes. The Honda Wing tank emblem was changed to silver. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal was silver & red.

1986- In its last year of production the changes were minor; The blue 'hawk got silver pinstripes, and the red 'hawk came with black stripes. The Nighthawk 450 side cover decal changed to silver, and last but not least, the fender was changed from chrome to "body color". Available options were: Nylon luggage (saddlebags, trunk bag, tank bag), leather saddlebags, engine guard, luggage rack and backrest.

1986 was the last year the 450 was produced.

Hope this helps.